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The Charcoal People

The Charcoal People

This deeply human documentary examines the subject of environmental destruction, highlighting the impoverished migrant workers who are chopping down the Amazon rainforest to create charcoal for pig iron production used primarily in the automobile industry. The film examines the children and elders and their daily lives and work as they burn timber in igloo-looking huts, their bodies charred gray for $2 a day, struggling to survive.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Os Carvoeiros
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2000-01-20
  • Runtime: 64 minutes
  • Rating: 7.7/10 (6 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Zazen Produções
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.1049
  • Languages: Portuguese

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Keywords

ironmelancholyamazon rainforestautomobile industrypovertyecologyenvironmentchild laborburlesquenostalgicenvironmental destructionmigrant workerhopelesszealousphilosophicalcomplexclinicalwistfulcriticalambivalentbaffledbewilderedboldcelebratorycomplicatedcruelfamiliarghoulishgloomymelodramatic

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Charcoal People?â–Ľ

The Charcoal People is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2000-01-20.

Who are the main actors in The Charcoal People?â–Ľ

The main cast includes .

Where can I watch The Charcoal People online?â–Ľ

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Is The Charcoal People based on a true story?â–Ľ

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Charcoal People?â–Ľ

The Charcoal People has an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 based on 6 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Charcoal People?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Charcoal People?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by Zazen Produções. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Charcoal People filmed?â–Ľ

The Charcoal People was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Charcoal People?â–Ľ

The total runtime of The Charcoal People is 64 minutes.

Is The Charcoal People suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Charcoal People?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Charcoal People.

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